Meet the Staff

Dave Burke

Senior Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Dave Burke is the senior director of undergraduate admissions, so he is the main man! Dave has been involved in every aspect of admissions for the last 15 years. He's the "big idea" guy. We depend on his experience and foresight to keep us moving in the right direction. Dave's current priorities include recruitment collaboration with alumni, parents, and faculty. Drop him a note if you want to help bring students to APU!
Jessica England

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Counseling

jengland@apu.edu

Jessica hires, trains, and supervises new counselors. As a veteran in the office, the counselors lean on Jessica for her experience and expertise in advising families through the critical stages of the college search process. She’s also our resident fashionista. Need to save for college? She can teach you how to buy the right shoes, outfit, and accessories for less!
John Mooney

Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Information & Data Processing
John and his team work behind the scenes to ensure that all undergraduate applications are processed as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition to managing the tens of thousands of additional application materials that are received each year, his team also mails out items such as university information packets, transcript evaluations, and those very welcomed acceptance letters.
Hayley Haslett

Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication
Marketing and communication are truly Hayley's gifts. She devises creative ideas to market to our applicants. She has really raised the bar with the edgy new marketing projects she is introducing both online and printed which is sent out to our prospective students. Hayley has even updated our photo display in the Welcome Center and Admissions Lobby, so come for a visit and check them out.
Deborah Downing

Document Imaging Specialist
Deb really is a specialist! She keeps us all on our game as she moves the endless flow of documentation seamlessly through the imaging into our database just in time for the right pair of eyes to view the material and make those important decisions for our students. That's why she's known as the "Imaging Queen" to the admissions team.
Gina Prust

Admissions Data Analyst
Gina helps keep our database running as smoothly as possible, and is always looking for more ways to automate and improve the system so that we can do our jobs more effectively.
Joyce Richardson

Administrative Assistant
Joyce Richardson is the administrative assistant to the director of undergraduate admissions. She works closely with the director in managing her schedule, arranging appointments and meetings, compiling statistics, tracking the budget, running interference, and, in general, supporting the needs of the office.
Karen Schabow

Client Services Supervisor
Karen is the first friendly face to greet you when you come to the office. She sets up appointments with the counselors and campus visits for our guests. She and her staff are very helpful, and they make sure you contact just the right person. She answers hundreds of questions each week and we'll bet she can answer yours. Give her a call or come by; our office opens at 8:30 a.m.
Kaylyn Sofranko

Welcome Center Coordinator
Kay is one of APU's most visible ambassadors, greeting each prospective student and family upon arrival to the Azusa campus. Even before your feet touch APU soil, rest assured that Kay has been working hard behind the scenes to make sure your visit goes smoothly. She coordinates class visits and faculty appointments, and keeps the intricate operations of the Welcome Center functioning in high gear.
Kristin Maldonado

Application Processing Associate

Kristin processes the applications and gets them to our counselors so they can give you a call. She also helps with many other projects including maintenance of our databases. Coworkers attribute her feverous work ethic to the perpetual sugar rush she maintains. This girl is a candy fanatic!
Lynnette Barnes

Processing Coordinator
Lynnette responds to each inquiry we get from our prospective students by providing the information they requested. She also supports our counselors while they travel, getting their material to them where and when they need it. She has a lot of energy and manages to keep things organized and running smoothly. If she looks a little familiar, you may have seen her once or twice on stage in a presentation at your local community theater.
Megan Bormacoff

Admissions Assistant
As Program Assistant, Megan supports all of the counseling staff with letters and postcards and assists the front desk when there is a high volume of calls. She works closely with the Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruitment tracking event registrations and processing scholarship applications. Megan has a great team spirit and a heart for serving.
Pamela Bowman

Application Processing Coordinator
As our application processing coordinator, Pam manages to keep everything running smoothly. She processes thousands of applications, plus all of the additional material that we receive to complete your files. She figures your GPA, supervises our student workers, and, in general, keeps the momentum going. We really depend on her to make sure you get the information you need at the rate you need it.